The Midwich Cuckoos

  • 2022


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Positive Reviews 5
Negative reviews 9
Average Rating 2.6/5

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4.5
This shiny new adaptation of John Wyndhams 1957 sci fi novel wasnt to be recommended for anyone of a nervous disposition. Telegraph
1.5
I could have done without that lingering close up shot of the cheating politicians hairy buttocks but, that aside, its enjoyably freakish. The Times
2.0
This adaptation is so humourless that it treats the immaculate conception of hypnotic schoolkids like its the News at Ten. Independent
1.5
To lean in to a Handmaids Tale vibe or use the production to examine some other dystopian vision wouldnt dishonour the book; theres plenty shifting ab .. The Guardian
1.5
Series creator David Farr (The Night Manager) and his roster of directors do the creepy stuff well, although seven episodes does feel a bit long for t .. Smh
1.0
There were moments I was actually shouting at the TV: I dont need to see another lightbulb flicker! Daily Mail
4.5
One night, the weather turns bleak and theres a strange spirit in the air. Mirror
1.5
The main issue is that there doesnt seem to be much underpinning the eeriness. Its only if you squint that you might be able to see some more substant .. Ft
4.5
Like the 1960 film version, Village of the Damned, The Midwich Cuckoos is effective, engaging and full of ideas. It is, at its core, a fascinating the .. Independent Ie
1.5
Whether thats your daily reality or a pungent metaphor, the drama still works. The Arts Desk
1.5
Its binge television, basically, and unless were going cuckoo sometimes thats enough. Metro
4.5
She stars alongside an outstanding cast of women, including a heart breakingly arresting performance from Aisling Loftus. Scifi Now
4.5
By now, the fundamentals of the oligarchs tale may be familiar enough. Spectator
1.5
Those who like horror when its subtly creepy rather than grotesque and savage may find this catnip. Lime Light Magazine



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